Racial Politics should never involve children: What about in Fremont. Chinese parents and Asians seem angry. In the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD), the debate over ethnic studies mirrors the tension in San Francisco but features distinct dynamics driven by the city's large Asian American population—specifically its Chinese American and South Asian (Indian American) communities.The primary friction points in Fremont center on academic tracking, transparency, and geopolitical definitions.Key Concerns Among Asian and Chinese Parents in FremontAcademic Rigor and College Tracking: Much like the concerns raised in San Francisco, many Chinese American and other Asian immigrant families in Fremont place a high priority on competitive academic tracking. Some parent groups argue that mandatory ethnic studies classes divert resources and instructional hours away from advanced STEM courses, traditional history, and honors tracks necessary for top-tier college admissions.Geopolitical and Religious Friction: The debate in Fremont has frequently intersected with the city's sizable South Asian community. The FUSD Board has faced intense pushback over how Asian and Middle Eastern histories are framed. Local debates have featured clashes between different factions over whether certain curriculum materials were "anti-Hindu" or "antisemitic," prompting pushback from groups like the Savera Coalition to defend the inclusive nature of the coursework.Demands for Community-Specific Inclusion: Rather than rejecting ethnic studies outright, some parent groups have actively campaigned to reform it. For instance, local petitions have circulated demanding the inclusion of specialized "Hindu Ethnic Studies" or more precise representations of Asian immigration histories to ensure their specific cultural backgrounds are accurately reflected, rather than generalized.